air con HONDA CR-Z 2013 1.G Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.
This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 65
Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81
2Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 110
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 126
2Features P. 137
Audio System P. 138 Audio Error Messages P. 153
2Driving P. 171
Before Driving P. 172 Towing a Trailer P. 177
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 213
Refueling P. 216 Fuel Economy P. 219
2Maintenance P. 221
Before Performing Maintenance P. 222 Maintenance Minder

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42)❙Driver's Front Airbag (P 42)
❙Driver’s Door Lock Switch (P 102)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 120)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 230)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 298)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
(P 183)Manual Transmission (P 188)
❙Glove Box (P 127)
❙Parking Brake (P 208)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 129)
❙Center Pocket
❙USB Adapter Cable (P 129)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P 140)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 102)
❙Power Window Switches (P 108)
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Upper Instrument
Panel Storage
❙Rearview Mirror (P 119)
❙Interior Lights/Map Lights (P 126)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors*
❙Seat Belts
(P 32)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 49)
❙Interior Lights (Rear)
(P 126)
❙Cargo Area Light
❙Seats
(P 121)
❙Side Airbags (P 46)
❙Rear Cargo Console (P 130)
❙Cargo Area (P 130)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition
Drive your vehicle at least once a month, and drive for more than 30 minutes at a time. Parking your vehicle for an extended period can
cause the IMA battery to weaken or decrease the IMA battery life. Safety Precautions
Do not cover the air intake.
Air Intake
Do not touch the Honda IMA System
A high voltage current runs through Honda IMA System. Consult your authorized dealer when
maintenance or repair is needed.
Do not spill any liquids on or around the IMA
battery, as they can damage the IMA battery. If
you accidentally spill liquids on or around the
battery, ensure that the spill is completely
wiped up as soon as possible.
The IMA system indicator may come on.
IMA Battery
IMA Power Cable
If a crash occurs ● Be careful of electric shock hazard.
uIf a crash severely damaged your vehicle, there is a possibility of electrical shock. Do not
touch the IMA system components or its wiring (orange).
● Avoid contact with IMA battery fluid.
uThe battery fluid may leak as a result of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with
the fluid. The battery fluid is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it, flush the affected
area(s) with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.
● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
uAttempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water can be dangerous.
When the vehicle is disposed ● The IMA battery is a Lithium ion battery. Hon da collects and recycles used IMA batteries

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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P27)
Airbags (P39)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passenger during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P54)
● Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. If you decide to
disregard our recommendations and transport a child passenger, the child
should be properly restrained.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger's seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P62)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P172)
● Before driving, check that the seats, steering wheel, and
mirrors have been properly adjusted. Seat Belts
(P32)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat.
● Check that your passenger is wearing their
seat belt correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P65)
Tachometer
CHRG
/ASST
Indicators
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
Shift UP/DOWN Indicator * Multi-Information
Display
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Indicator
*
System Indicators
Lights Reminders
Instant Fuel
Economy GaugeSpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Gauges
(P81)/Multi-Information Display (P83)/System Indicators (P66)
Ambient Meter
System Indicators System Indicators System Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
12 Volt Battery
Charging System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator
IMA System Indicator
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator (Red)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
U.S. models only
Door/Hatch Open
Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Message
IndicatorHigh Temperature Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
SPORT Mode
Indicator
NORMAL Mode
Indicator
ECON Mode
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Plus Sport System
Indicator
Plus Sport READY
Indicator
Plus Sport Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P134)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.
Models with navigation system
AUTO Button
Temperature Control Dial (ON/OFF) Button
(Recirculation) Button
(Fan Control) Button
(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror *
) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button (MODE Control) Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield
defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from
floor and
dashboard
vents. Air flows from
dashboard
vents.
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P269)
Flat Tire (P271)
● Park in a safe place and repair the flat tire
using the temporary tire repair kit.
● Park in a safe place and replace the flat
tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P292) ● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with an optional compact spare tire
Engine Won't Start (P286)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P297)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.Overheating (P290)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P301)
● Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
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Quick Reference Guide
California Proposition 65 Warning Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information ab out powertrain performance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate C ontamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlor ate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/p erchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, oth er property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.
Important Safety Precautions ■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passenger always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly. ■ Your vehicle is not recom mended for child passengers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.
Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, we strongly recommend that you do
not carry any child who is not large enough and mature enough to ride in front. ■ Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■ Don't drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drin k can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
Never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in this
vehicle.
If an older child must ride in this vehicle, follow all
child safety instructions and warnings in this manual. 2 Child Safety P. 54
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